1 In just a few years, you will probably be driving. Maybe you are already looking forward to getting a driver's manual and your learner's permit. When that time comes, things like the laws of the road and driver safety will be very important to you.2 One thing that may catch your attention as you learn all about driving is the red light camera. Some people love the cameras; they say that red light cameras make driving safer. Other people hate them; they say that red light cameras are an unfair way to ticket drivers.3 Red light cameras take pictures of drivers running red lights. The drivers are then sent tickets in the mail.4 There are three main parts to a red light camera - the camera itself, triggers that are built into the road, and a computer to control the whole operation.5 The cameras are mounted on poles at intersections where they can get a good view of cars passing by. There may be cameras facing in each direction of a four-way intersection. The cameras take photographs of a car's rear license plate -- usually two photos. In some states where the car's driver must also be identified, the cameras also take photos of the driver.